AF coming back

mfv1204

Has anyone's AF come back and are still successfully breastfeeding?  Is is normal?  Will my supply disappear due to AF?

shotzie

Everyone is different.  My sister got her period back while EBF'ing at 3 months post partum.  I EBF'd DD1 until she was 16 months old and my period didn't return until she was 11 months old.  You may see a dip in your supply leading up to or during your period, but it usually rebounds after a few days. 

There's no way to know if you'll start ovulating and getting your period again soon or if it won't start up again until you've completely stopped breastfeeding.  If you do start getting your period again while bf'ing, just make sure to stay hydrated, eat plenty of calories to maintain your supply and keep nursing, nursing, nursing.  Oatmeal is also a natural supply booster for some women, so if you notice a dip in your supply, you could try eating oatmeal or oatmeal cookies.  There are even recipes you can find online for "lactation cookies" that are supposed to help with your supply. 

Nechie122

I've had two periods in the last eight weeks. We're still going strong on the BF-ing front and DD seems fine. I think the return of AF coincided with sleeping longer stretches at night.

pepomntpat

I got AF at 4 months PP despite EBFng and it has come regularly since. We are still going strong on BFing at almost 13 months. I never really noticed any change in my supply/DD's nursing habits though I know some women notice a dip at ovulation and/or during AF. Pretty much anything is normal. You'll be fine!